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New treatment option for Alcoholic Liver Disease
Official title Study of HMB-enriched Amino Acid Supplementation in Patients With Alcoholic Liver Disease and COVID-19
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04858412
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Patients with COVID-19 and comorbidities including alcohol associated liver disease (ALD) are at risk for severe illness and abrupt or sudden clinical deterioration with ventilatory failure. â-hydroxy â-methyl butyrate (HMB), a non-nitrogenous leucine metabolite with anabolic properties, increases muscle mass and contractile function and enhances immune function.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 and older
You may be able to join if
- A. Cases: Patients with ALD and COVID-19 pneumonia:
- Clinical, imaging, laboratory, and/or histological diagnosis of alcoholic cirrhosis and/or alcoholic hepatitis
- Child Pugh score 5-8, serum creatinine \<3, Model for End Stage Liver Disease score (MELD) \<25
- Diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia as defined by the WHO criteria: confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection by PCR, evidence of bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on...
- Age of 21 years or older B. Controls: Patients without alcoholic liver disease (Non-ALD) and COVID-19 pneumonia:
You likely can't join if
- (Both Cases and Controls)
- Patients requiring active ventilator support
- Anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy (for those in the biopsy arm, see Randomization schema. If clinically feasible, patients will be asked to hold...
- Recent gastrointestinal bleeding (\<3 months)
- Advanced organ diseases: congestive heart failure (NYHA class 3 and 4), chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) (GOLD stage 3 and 4), chronic...
- Medications that alter muscle protein metabolism except systemic corticosteroids
See the full eligibility criteria
- A. Cases: Patients with ALD and COVID-19 pneumonia:
- Clinical, imaging, laboratory, and/or histological diagnosis of alcoholic cirrhosis and/or alcoholic hepatitis
- Child Pugh score 5-8, serum creatinine \<3, Model for End Stage Liver Disease score (MELD) \<25
- Diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia as defined by the WHO criteria: confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection by PCR, evidence of bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on chest radiograph (CXR) or computed tomography (CT) and SpO2 \<93% or...
- Age of 21 years or older B. Controls: Patients without alcoholic liver disease (Non-ALD) and COVID-19 pneumonia:
- Diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia as defined by the WHO criteria: confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection by PCR, evidence of bilateral pulmonary infiltrates on chest radiograph (CXR) or computed tomography (CT) and SpO2 \<93% or...
- Age of 21 years or older
- (Both Cases and Controls)
- Patients requiring active ventilator support
- Anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy (for those in the biopsy arm, see Randomization schema. If clinically feasible, patients will be asked to hold their anticoagulants for the muscle biopsy after physician review),
- Recent gastrointestinal bleeding (\<3 months)
- Advanced organ diseases: congestive heart failure (NYHA class 3 and 4), chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) (GOLD stage 3 and 4), chronic kidney disease (Cr\>3), metastatic malignancy
- Medications that alter muscle protein metabolism except systemic corticosteroids
- Pregnancy
- Unwillingness/ Inability to sign informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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